Drop by the Fairfield Museum to visit the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then paint your own wooden toy car to take home (while supplies last). $5 per craft (does not include admission). Note: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. […]
Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with Museum Admission. Please check in at the front desk before heading over to the Victorian Cottage. […]
Join us every Tuesday between 4/1 and 5/6 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. NOTE: No Sing Me a Story on April 15th. Free admission. Registration is NOT […]
Stop by our Research Library and explore select manuscripts related to the Civil War. Interested in learning more about the Civil War? Register for a book talk and signing on the 17th Connecticut Regiment on Saturday, April 5 at 1 pm. Free with Museum Admission Image caption: First Connecticut Cavalry officers, with John […]
The Civil War began in April 1861 and ended in April 1865. In her new book, local historian Carolyn Ivanoff follows the 17th Connecticut Regiment during the Gettysburg Campaign and beyond in June and July 1863. Explore firsthand accounts that describe what soldiers saw and felt on the battlefield. Join us to hear new research […]
In our modern life, we often link wearing costumes with Halloween celebrations. Dive into the history of fancy dress balls and the creative costumes designed for these often extravagant celebrations. Join Karen DePauw, Executive Director of Sharon Historical Society, to learn more about these fashionable affairs. About the Speaker Karen DePauw is a fashion […]
Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with Museum Admission. Please check in at the front desk before heading over to the Victorian Cottage. […]
Join us every Tuesday between 4/1 and 5/6 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. NOTE: No Sing Me a Story on April 15th. Free admission. Registration is NOT […]
In conjunction with our exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop!, join Ryan Paxton, Executive Director of the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop, to dive into the work and design process of A.C. Gilbert. For 50 years, Gilbert created signature toys for children because he believed that play was essential to learning. Discover how the Eli Whitney […]
Stop by to explore the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then color your own cat or dog plush to take home (while supplies last)! $5 per craft (does not include admission) Note: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. This program […]
Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with Museum Admission. Please check in at the front desk before heading over to the Victorian Cottage. […]
Drop by the Fairfield Museum to visit the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then paint your own wooden toy car to take home (while supplies last). $5 per craft (does not include admission) Note: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. […]
Enjoy the special exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop! and then paint your own wooden airplane (while supplies last). $5 per craft (does not include admission) Note: This is not a drop-off program. Adults must sign in and stay on premises at all times. This program was made possible in part by the generous support […]
Join us every Tuesday between 4/1 and 5/6 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. NOTE: No Sing Me a Story on April 15th. Free admission. Registration is NOT […]
Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with Museum Admission. Please check in at the front desk before heading over to the Victorian Cottage. […]
Join us every Tuesday between 4/1 and 5/6 on the Museum Commons to enjoy a fun way to develop early literacy skills in young children with dancing, singing, and stories that incorporate music. For children ages 0-5 and their adult caregiver. NOTE: No Sing Me a Story on April 15th. Free admission. Registration is NOT […]
Spring 2025 Hours: Open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm between April 1 through May 6, 2025 The Victorian Cottage is the Fairfield Museum’s early childhood education space designed for kids to create, explore, and play. Free with Museum Admission. Please check in at the front desk before heading over to the Victorian Cottage. […]
Efforts to ban alcohol began in the 1700s. By 1919, Connecticut was one of two states that voted against Prohibition. In conjunction with our exhibition Building an American Voice, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to explore the moments that led to the 18th amendment and to dive into Fairfield and Bridgeport during […]
In celebration of our new exhibition Dressed to Impress, join the Fairfield Museum for an unforgettable night of fashion through the ages! VIP Ticket 6:00-9:00 pm $200 per person VIP event ticket includes access to an early cocktail hour, curator-led tour of the Dressed to Impress exhibition, and VIP event parking. CLICK HERE TO […]